Jiro Horikoshi
Japanese engineer · Japan · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1903 to 1982 · aged 78
Jiro Horikoshi was a Japanese aeronautical engineer. He was the chief engineer of several Japanese fighter aircraft designs used during World War II, most notably the Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter, as well as the NAMC YS-11.
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Japan
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1982 · aged 78
